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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
About 100 people are reported drowned in Texas floods at the village of Bunnys De. Many victims are described as residents affected by rising waters and collapsing structures. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the devastation and search for survivors.
A village mob of six women from Velo led by Mrs Emma Strei ld and Mrs Kate Wagner faced verdicts for riding Mrs Jons Richardson on a rail last July. Each woman was found guilty of assault with intent and sentenced. Wagner was freed on home detention. A civil suit for 10900 pending against the group.
A reading from general manager Howe of Armour & Co indicates Omaha shoppers face about a 25 percent increase in wholesale costs, affecting retail prices and rent expenses tied to the supply chain.
Reports indicate a committee plans a ceremonial Christmas tree installation at the Capitol plaza. Discussions feature delay threats by leaders over capital upgrades and possible suspension of construction to proceed with the tree program.
A cryptic notice states Pankhurst is freed for seven days following an arrest in Pisquis related to a hot air incident. Esimelite Park barst and Dow 4 are referenced with unclear authorities and names, including Leslie, Vlad, and Mulvetiv, as the case unfolds.
Washington witnesses a parade of suffragists marching to the White House urging President Wen to champion an amendment granting universal woman suffrage. Demonstrators carry banners and call for federal action on the long campaign for voting rights.
Carl Wertert, wealthy Stockholm manufacturer and Commodore of the Stockholm Yacht Club, was missing for nine days. Authorities believe he died by suicide after a suspected love affair. The case centers on the yacht club and local personalities as investigators pursue clues.
New York man George B. Cox of Cincinnati has purchased the interests of Alvin Untermeyer and Andrew Freedman in several Shubert theatrical enterprises. Cox reportedly paid 582,000 dollars for his new holdings.
Manila reports that C. M. Cotterman, head of the Bureau of Posts, and Richard Campbell, judge of the Court of Last Instance, resigned their official posts in a recent government shakeup.
Two men drowned in Cincinnati when a street trench water main burst. A deg en worker barely escaped death as he struggled to climb free amid rising flood and debris. The incident halted work and prompted emergency rescue, investigation ongoing.
Wichita Kansas emergency report states Sheriff in hospital in critical condition after swallowing his false teeth during a meal. Doctors consider surgical procedure as the only possible course to save him.
A Kansas charter has granted a bank charter to a Johnston institution in Stanton county, making every Kansas county have a bank. The move leaves Stanton as the last county without a bank, completing statewide coverage.
Donavesshingen ordered the transfer of the entire garrison at Zabrun Alsace due to trouble between troops and residents. The move aims to accelerate pending legal proceedings tied to the recent rioting.
Turbulent winter weather pins Denver to paralyzing snow. Roads are treacherous and temperatures plummet as blizzard conditions threaten travel and daily life. Officials warn residents to stay indoors and conserve resources amid the gripping statewide freeze.
Cincinnati strikebreakers were fatally attacked in Indianapolis as a mob of striking workers attacked them. Witnesses report chaos as officers moved in to restore order amid the unrest and investigations begin into the deadly assault.
The aggregation of the Second Baptist church in Little Rock Ark has begun a movement aimed at expelling members who sign petitions for saloon licenses. The drive seeks to spread quickly through other churches in the state to enforce the stance.
Five masked assailants broke into Harry Sirh's Arcola home and abducted him. Witnesses say he was tied, whipped, and left for dead near a tree before being taken away by the attackers. Police launched an investigation into the violent incident and potential motive.
Mexico City reports from Fl Adellante of San Luis Potosí claim a declaration of war by President Wilson against Mexico, describing it as a strong ant American sentiment journal. The article notes the sensational nature of the declaration and the political tension in Mexico.
In Terrytown New York E F Giltrap a watcher in North Terrytown school had his nose broken by a piece of cardboard thrown by a boy in one of his classes.
Lieut Andre Beasmont of the French navy air service was named among local experts to consult tribunals on various technical points, marking aviation's rising status as a respected vocation.
A highwayman robbed Primroer bank, forcing the cashier to yield cash totaling about $4099. Local police search for suspect as the crime shocks the village. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward and aid the investigation.
A noisy state event saw Grange Seaton preside as officials Rothwell and Thather addressed attendees. Judge Dover declined a vote, and 44 beetles were directed to the mill. Sewer water issues damaged a gray brand of scuppertoné, deemed adulterated and misbranded by Sandusky firm penalties.
Webb City resident Jota Thrlis and his unidentified year old co defendant face first degree murder charges in Carthage for the killing of Edward Skelton. The case involves a disputed divorce and alleged early wartime capital ties. Skelton, a 97 year old widow, reportedly served as a caretaker at the historical capital and had connections to Jefferson City and Pennsylvania, shaping the complex timeline surrounding the incident.
Chillicothe or Frank Boffam proposes three highway corridors across Missouri. Route one runs from Onjehe Neb to Me via Moberly and through Mixsouri toward the state capital. Route two runs Branewick through Chillicothe Gallatin Patgpehure Albany Maryrviity ending at Tartia. Route three starts Kansas City and passes Kareleie Springs Lawnon Bolo Reaymer Chilliende Laredo Harris to Cedar flap ube and connects with the Red Bal ruche into St Paul.
At a Sedalia meeting the Petia Comunty Women’s Christian Temperance union unanimously adopted a resolution directing that a letter be sent to the St Louis branch of the coalition protesting erecting a monument to Adolph Musech at Bt Loets park.
The Miccour State Horticultural Association met in Springfield to choose officers. Colum bi presiding officer FER Weyman, Prince ton vice president WT Floarnes, treasurer fer Waid Evans, secretary Mivistain rete.
A brief item notes fundraising efforts in Jasper County as volunteers and residents mobilize donations for local projects. The report mentions campaigns connected with public health and sanitation initiatives and highlights community support activities.
An elderly Columbia sportsman with around six decades of hunting in Missouri continues his long running tradition. The longtime local figure, noted by community members, has quietly preserved a storied presence in Columbia hunting circles for 60 years.
Adolph Frank, a French immigrant, was beaten after a christening in Marion and left Johnston City. He was found dead in a crook near West Frankfort, identified by relatives. Authorities believe the injuries caused severe mental decline.
Latter Day Saints young peoples societies from Kansas counties Wyandotte Jothasan (likely Jackson) Miami Cass Johnson Lafayette Saline and Cocher meet in Missouri at their thirtieth annual convention. More than 100 delegates attend presiding officer W A Bushnell of Independence leads the gathering.
Jefferson City officials rejected further action on municipal ownership. By a 7 to 2 vote the city council adopted a resolution to hold the proposition for now.
Mrs Emily Newell Blair of Carthage was elected president of the Missouri Women's Press club as the three days annual contention concluded in Hollister.
Warrensburg reports that Kapp, former owner and editor of the Warrensburg Journal-Democrat, has purchased Charles D Middleton’s stake in the Warrensburg Star Journal and becomes its manager and editor.
The article argues for major land reform in Britain, detailing mass ownership by a small number, housing scarcity, and economic impact. It discusses nationalization concepts, land taxes, and state purchase schemes, framing land as a public resource to widen ownership and curb rural and urban inequities. Named figures and policy ideas are cited as part of a broad reform debate.
A discussion on land concentration tracing its origins and effects in England Missouri and Britain highlights how ownership by a few drives wealth to landlords, while widespread land use supports production. It cites Asquith and various economists noting rising poverty, rent growth, absentee ownership, and urban implications for industry and housing.
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